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Part of the population of 6,000 elk at wildfire preserve is infected with a parasite. A random sample of 50 elk shows that 5 of them are infected. How many elk are likely to be infected?
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Part of the population of 6,000 elk at wildfire preserve is infected with a parasite. A random sample of 50 elk shows that 5 of them are infected. How many elk are likely to be infected?

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Answer:600

Explanation:

6000/50= 120

120x5=600

User Fuelusumar
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Answer:

600

Explanation:

6000/50=120 groups of 50

120x5=600

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